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[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

@British_Airways She has, and she authorized me with your airline to inquire about her bag on her behalf. I've been speaking with your reps. Claire, it is utterly unfathomable how we've been treated by your airline. I have never treated anyone as y'all have treated us.

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

@British_Airways never loaded my wife's bag on her flight. Then told us it was being sent to our hotel. Nope again. 21 days later, home, no bag. I've been yelled at by their baggage team in Spain (Carmen), and never, ever treated anyone as I've been treated. #CustomerServiceFail

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

Frankly, after Carmela on their Spain lost bag team yelled at us and wouldn't let us ask questions, everything derailed. I wonder if she did something to hurt finding the bag. We were never abusive, angry, or rude. I've never treated anyone like I was treated by her. What a mess.

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

And here's part III on how to save VC in the US:
https://t.co/nMkB9BAg7F

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

@JDaviesPhD Started picking up trash as I went about my day. Very life changing.

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

It's tough investing in staples... Here's why
Private equity investment volume in consumer staples to reach 5-year low https://t.co/TUx4uaEf1z

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

Did you know #Texas is the largest exporting state? We're a tech outlier and global at the same time. It is always a pleasure to talk about international business and #startups, especially how #Austin can do both! Thanks Jason Scharf for having me on @AustinNxPodcast

[Jason Scharf @Jason_A_Scharf]

How should startups navigate the macro environment whether they be international markets, talent pools, or global events?

Just a few of the topics Joe Merrill (@austin_VC), @SputnikATX's co-founder, and I discuss on tomorrow's Austin Next.

[Jason Scharf @Jason_A_Scharf]

How should startups navigate the macro environment whether they be international markets, talent pools, or global events?

Just a few of the topics Joe Merrill (@austin_VC), @SputnikATX's co-founder, and I discuss on tomorrow's Austin Next.

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

@jefielding Texas

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

Watch and learn @Athletics
Report: White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf offers OWN MONEY to help finance proposed new ballpark in the South Loop, AS OPPOSED TO MOVING TO VEGAS @Oakland68s @lastdivebar https://t.co/QMAEs9hwo8

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

Hey @modtechlabsinc, this is for you!

[andrew chen @andrewchen]

dear followers,
who do I need to meet who's just starting out / working on something cool in:

- AI/agents
- gamified consumer apps
- 3D tools
- B2B/infra
- AR/VR/spatial
- avatars
- game studios

Please @ mention them in the replies!

a16z is investing in dozens of startups in the next 45 days -- $30M with $750k checks -- via our SPEEDRUN program

I think of the list above as sitting in the intersection of TECH x GAMING which is where we focus

Here's a thread with more about the program we're running later this year:

https://t.co/v9ZUXWhUOW

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

@andrewchen Check out @modtechlabsinc

[Dave Hendricks @davehendricks]

@Vertalo_ https://t.co/Evu7vq5kAu

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

Congrats to @Vertalo_ for this huge customer acquisition! @davehendricks and his team getting it done and growing fast! #CryptoNews

[Dave Hendricks @davehendricks]

@Vertalo_ https://t.co/Evu7vq5kAu

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

If you're travelling this holiday season, take care of your cats!
@Meowtel is one of our first investments. They've proven that cat care can be awesome. #CatsOnTwitter #CatsOfTwitter #CatsOfX #catcare

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

A friend of mine, Rick Erekson, developed this communication game that founders need to be great leaders.
I just backed Pro Talk - The Gamification of Communication on @Kickstarter https://t.co/qzvO8rv2pb

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

@chinmay @SputnikATX @ReutersMomentum Our process is pretty straightforward and based upon economic and psychographic screens that we've developed over the years. It's not for everyone. If it doesn't work for you, cool. 😀

[Joe Merrill @Austin_VC]

@StephNass This is only a negative signal if the friends and family round was tiny. How much did daddy put in?

[Sputnik ATX VC @SputnikATX]

Exclusive Opportunity for #RiyadhFounders!🚀
Join @Austin_VC for an intimate meetup in Riyadh on June 2nd, 9am-12pm GMT(+3)! Gain valuable insights from a US VC. Limited slots available, secure your spot now: https://t.co/A4VKeHabq6
#Startups #VentureCapital #RiyadhStartups

[Sputnik ATX VC @SputnikATX]

Join us in prioritizing mental wellness as #startupfounders!🧠

Discover practical strategies to prevent burnout, optimize performance, and nurture relationships in this eye-opening video w/@Oksana_ATX. 💪
#StartupFounder #MentalHealthAwareness

https://t.co/QDJrJUtUqR